In this short, reflective episode of The Preserve Podcast, we slow down and reset our minds on what’s true.

Drawing from Isaiah 26:3, this episode unpacks what “perfect peace” really means, a deep, steady, unshakable peace that isn’t dependent on circumstances. But here’s the tension: that kind of peace doesn’t come naturally. Our minds drift. They follow fear, noise, and whatever feels familiar.

Using the powerful image of salmon swimming upstream, we explore what it actually looks like to renew your mind. It’s not passive. It’s a daily decision to go against the current, to return to truth, and to align your thoughts with what God says about you.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in negative patterns, disconnected from who you know you are in Christ, or overwhelmed by the noise of life, this episode is a simple but direct encouragement: you can choose a different direction.

Peace isn’t found by accident. It’s found by where you set your mind.

And even in chaos, that peace is available to you.

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Through Christian counseling and the “New Life in Christ” class at TGOCM.org, Brittney experienced a deep shift, realizing she is not the problem nor the solution, but that true freedom comes from Christ’s finished work. Stepping away from social media and the fitness industry created space for truth to replace noise, allowing her to rebuild her identity on who God says she is rather than appearance or performance.

The conversation explores:

• The damaging impact of early body image messaging and industry pressure
• The hidden weight of “performing” in fitness and social media
• Postpartum struggles and surrendering control
• The importance of pruning seasons for spiritual growth
• Breaking free from shame and embracing identity in Christ

Brittney now approaches motherhood with intentionality, speaking truth over her daughter’s identity beyond physical beauty. The episode closes with a strong message for women battling shame, reminding them that in Christ they are fully forgiven, pure, and already enough.

The central theme is clear: freedom comes from knowing and believing the truth, not striving to fix yourself.

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This roundtable discussion features husband Tim and father-in-law Mike, a 27-year ministry veteran, exploring how Christian parents can raise children under the new covenant.

Old vs. New Covenant Parenting Unlike the old covenant's law-based approach, new covenant parenting is rooted in grace — Christ's finished work means parents aren't striving for perfection but responding to God's love. The central parenting verse is Ephesians 6:4: "provoke not your children, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

Key Practical Principles

• Don't provoke your children — avoid frustrating them with inconsistent rules or unrealistic expectations
• Full training means doctrine (teaching the standard), reproof (addressing when they fall short), and correction (bringing them back to the standard)
• Structure creates safety — consistent routines help children feel secure, mirroring how God's unchanging nature gives us peace
• Discipline over consequences — focus on redirecting children toward what's right rather than dwelling on what's wrong
• Model the gospel — children absorb your character and faith more through observation than instruction

Grace and Rewards Parents are encouraged to reflect both God's mercy (withholding deserved consequences) and grace (giving undeserved blessing), which teaches children the nature of God organically.

The episode emphasizes that parents don't need to parent perfectly — Christ's work covers the gaps — and that growing in the gospel yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can pass on to your children.

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